Los Angeles Injury Attorney Blog

RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A man from Lake Elsinore was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in the area of Lakeland Village, near Lake Elsinore, at 8 p.m. Friday, The Press-Enterprise reported. The man, John Cameron, 49, was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Blackwell Boulevard, and was reported to have died at the scene of the accident due to his injuries.

The CHP is currently searching for a truck that witnesses at the scene described to be a Ford F-250. The truck was seen traveling north on Grand Avenue, and CHP has stated the truck may have front right fender damage. Anyone that has information regarding this devastating hit-and-run accident on September 16th should call the California Highway Patrol at (951)506-2000.

Cause of the Lakeland Village Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident

It is unclear what caused the driver to have struck the pedestrian and flee from scene. But, regardless of why this Lakeland Village accident occurred, the driver of the vehicle should have remained at the location where the collision took place until law enforcement arrived. Under California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop at the scene of the accident."

Hit-And-Run Wrongful Death Liability

While the investigation of this accident is ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside wrongful death lawyer. A skilled attorney who has handled claims involving pedestrian accidents can help the victim's family understand their legal rights, and may be able to assist authorities to locate the driver. However, if the driver is not located, an attorney can also help the family with a compensation claim against the victim's insurance policy for funeral and burial expenses, future anticipated earnings, loss of love, care, and companionship, and other damages relating to this tragic pedestrian accident.